EDC 102H F15 2015-09-30

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Introduction to American EducationWednesday, September 30, 2015Running Notes Page in Google Docs

Goal: Use our own experiences, and Cedric's, to answer: What should school do for kids?

Today's Agenda

  • Connections: Dropping the Ball, Date night, AA Feedback, Your insights about Cedric's first semester.
  • While you wait: Great Teaching from 10 Grader's Perspective
  • Thinking about the purpose of American Public Schools
  • Investigation: What impacts did school have on us?
  • Discussion
    • What did we take away from our schooling?
    • What did Cedric get from his schooling?
    • What should excellent schools do? Excellent teachers do?

Homework

  • For Friday:
Read: Suskind, 2005: Ch 12 pp. 281-303

  • Write:
    • Summarize Suskind Ch 12
    • Peer Edited Final Version: What kind of learner do you want to be in college